Think & Taste Like a Barista

Ever wondered why some coffees captivate your palate while others don’t quite hit the mark? In this 1.5-hour hands-on class, you’ll learn how to taste and evaluate coffee like a barista. Led by our Head Coffee Educator & Coffee Roaster, we’ll dive into the details of what makes coffee taste the way it does everything from the coffee fruit itself to the intricacies of roasting and brewing.

Date of the Class
January 23
Time of the Class
5:00pm
Location
Redondo Beach CA
Topics of the Class
1.5 Hours
Numbers of attendants
20
Price
$99.00
Quantity
Locked flat shipping rate of $6.99 (USA territory).
Educational details
This is more than just a tasting session. It’s a chance to truly understand coffee at a deeper level.
By the end of this class, you’ll have the skills to identify what you love in a cup, cut through the noise of coffee labels, and choose coffees with confidence every time.


WHAT TO EXPECT

* Small Group Setting: Enjoy personalized attention in groups of 2-3 with individual tasting sets.

* Hands-On Experience: Engage in tasting exercises with 4-6 coffees of varying roast and flavor profiles.

* Professional Insights: Learn about sourcing, roasting, processing, and the sensory art of evaluating coffee.


WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

* Sourcing Coffee: Discover how coffee’s origins and defects impact quality. Why origin, farm process, and quality of farming matter.

* Coffee as a Fruit: Compare flavors like floral vs. red apples and how they relate to coffee.

* Processing Methods: See how fermentation and drying techniques shape flavor in your cup.

* The Art of Roasting: Learn how roasting unlocks flavor potential and the different characters of flavor that a roasting profile brings to your cup.

* Cupping & Evaluating: Practice aroma, understand acidity, body, balance, and more to identify what makes exceptional coffee.


WHAT'S INCLUDED

* A curated coffee sample set to take home and continue your exploration.

* An exclusive discount on your favorite coffee from the session.